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Thai custom shop K-Speed has been challenged to complete this build in 45 days. Not only did the team nail it: the result is a gorgeous take on the Continental GT . The design takes the already retro look of the GT , the café racer version of the Twins, and pushes it a bit further into the race aesthetic.

Thai custom shop K-Speed has been challenged to complete this build in 45 days. Not only did the team nail it: the result is a gorgeous take on the Continental GT . The design takes the already retro look of the GT , the café racer version of the Twins, and pushes it a bit further into the race aesthetic.

Few brands on the market do retro as well as Royal Enfield. It’s not just a “look”—the brand actually is vintage and hasn't evolved much since its mid-20th century hay days. This is the appeal of the modern-day Enfields: they are inexpensive, straight forward, and minimalistic. Heck, the company has only recently started making the ABS standard on its models. It comes as no surprise then that a number of custom shops opt for RE models for their personalized designs—they’re easy to pull apart and modify. With the arrival on the market of the new Twins, shops wasted no time get on the 650s as well, including K-Speed for this beautiful Vayu Continental GT custom.

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Meet the Z50 Baby Black Bomber. The Honda Monkey is a funky and cool little bike. Whether it’s the original Z50 or the all-new Monkey, it’s hard to find a cuter-looking bike. Returning to the lineup this year, the tiny 125-cc bike is hard to take seriously—except on a fun scale. With its perfectly retro look that’s been shrunk in the dryer, the Monkey is not only adorable, it’s also heaps of fun to ride on and whip around. Is there any way it could be any cooler? Well yes. Yes, there is.

The new Continental GT and GT Convertible are here. With an unrivalled balance of performance and craftsmanship Built from the ground up with a new Bentley design language, new Bentley technology and new levels of handcrafted detail, it elevates the concept of grand touring to new heights .

The new Continental GT features clean, superformed lines and a wide, low body, evoking a sense of speed and presence. On unlocking the car, a pre-programmed sequence of exterior lighting welcomes you. To complement the car’s striking interior design, the interior mood lighting (fitted as standard)

“Vayu” is the Hindu name for the spirit of the wind—a poetic name given to this elegant and airy design based off of Enfield’s all-new Continental GT 650 bike. The design takes the already retro look of the GT, the café racer version of the Twins, and pushes it a bit further into the race aesthetic. According to BikeExif that documented the build, the shop was tasked with customizing the bike with only 45 days on the clock.

The subframe has been modified to accommodate a new, shorter saddled capped with a square cowl at the back. The original taillight has been replaced by a circular LED unit embedded in the rear cowl. The shop also added a front cowl and swapped the GT’s meter for a smaller unit.

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Custom bikes don't have to be all welded metal to be pretty. OK, I’ll admit it. I have a serious soft spot for well-crafted custom motorcycles. Generally, though, the bones of custom bikes you see were born in the 70s or 80s all low-tech and metal, carburetors and steel frames. A custom electric is a bit of a shock, if you will, but the more I think about it the more I should not be surprised. Motorcycle customization as an art form has been around since motorcycles have been around, so creating unique artwork out of an electric bike is just the natural progression of the craft.

Four new men’s casual jackets, called the Scout, the 1901, the Oscar and the Frontier jacket. Plus a new category called ‘Man Cave, Garage & Outdoors’ that features items such as mugs, wall clocks, metal signs and even a Gorgeous Continental GT Custom Takes Vintage To New Heights .

"It's for the new rider, also those new to the brand, but it's also a bike built for the global market," said a Harley rep. MUST READ: Why You Should Consider Vintage Motorcycle Racing: Rider Profile Larry Morris | RideApart. Gorgeous Continental GT Custom Takes Vintage To New Heights .

The bike received a new set of lower clip ons as well as rear-set footpegs for a more aggressive geometry. The clutch has been upgraded to a hydraulic unit. The front suspension has been squished down and lowered with the headstock sitting only inches away from the wheel. At the back, a new set of YYS shocks have replaced the original ones. The new downsized 17-inch wheels are teamed up with Brembo brakes and wrapped in thick tires.

The engine itself hasn’t been touched, though it received a new ribbed cover. The team did reorganize and relocate some of the components to air the engine cluster a bit. A custom dual exhaust with Diablo mufflers have been added as well. Despite all the work done to personalize the GT, the team at K-Speed pulled the design off well within its 45-day timeline and the bike was completed in February. The result is this gorgeous charcoal and black silhouette that elevates the Continental GT to new heights.

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